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Stigma Among Historically Marginalized Young Adults with Serious Mental Illnesses: A Mixed Methods Study
Aaron H Rodwin1, Rei Shimizu2, Moiyattu Banya1
1New York University, Silver School of Social Work, New York, NY.
Stigma and Health
|February 24, 2025
Summary
Young adults of color with serious mental illness (SMI) experience anticipated stigma, especially with severe depression. Positive treatment beliefs may reduce this stigma, highlighting key factors for mental health support.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry and Mental Health
- Sociology of Health
- Health Disparities
Background:
- Stigma surrounding mental illness impedes service access and recovery.
- Limited research exists on stigma experiences among marginalized young adults with serious mental illnesses (SMI).
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate factors associated with anticipated stigma in young adults of color with SMI.
- To explore the lived experiences of stigma among this population using qualitative methods.
Main Methods:
- Convergent mixed methods study with 113 young adults of color with SMI.
- Quantitative phase: multivariable regression analysis.
- Qualitative phase: grounded theory coding and constant comparison of interview data.
Main Results:
- Higher depression symptom severity correlated with increased anticipated stigma.
- More positive treatment beliefs were linked to lower anticipated stigma.
- Qualitative themes revealed stigma related to self-perception, societal views, and life impact.
Conclusions:
- Young adults with severe depression and negative treatment beliefs face greater stigma.
- Understanding these factors is crucial for developing targeted interventions.
- Addressing stigma is essential for improving mental health service engagement and outcomes for marginalized youth.
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